Newborn Baby Boy Found Buried Alive Near Rented House in Kapit

Police in Kapit, Sarawak, found a newborn baby boy buried alive near a rented house on Jalan Airport on Tuesday. Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said officers conducting a search in the area heard the baby’s cries and found him buried. The incident was reported at around 2.30pm.

Kapit Police Find Buried Baby Boy in Critical Condition

The baby was in critical condition and was to be sent to Sibu Hospital for further treatment.

Rohana said police have identified a female suspect, but her statement has not been recorded because she is still receiving treatment in hospital.

The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.

Police have not released further details on the suspect or the circumstances, and the investigation is ongoing.